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PEAC Coalition Organizing Meeting,  August 11

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 4:08 pm

Join PEAC, the Providence Equality Action Committee, a coalition of supportive marriage equality organizations and community members, in an open organizing meeting on: Tuesday, Aug. 11th, 7pm, at the MERI offices, located at 17 Gordon Ave, #205, in Providence.  Everyone welcome.

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ME Coalition Meeting, Aug. 4, 7pm

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 2:50 pm

Join MERI, supportive marriage equality organizations and community members in an open organizing meeting on: Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 7pm, at the MERI offices, located at 17 Gordon Ave, #205, in Providence.  The October march and rally in DC and Providence will be on the agenda.  Everyone welcome.

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MERI at the Rhode Island International Film Festival Aug. 5

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Join MERI on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7:30p.m., at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence, for the screening of Out in the Silence, a film that tackles marriage equality issues in small town Pennsylvania.

There will be a 45-minute discussion about issues raised in the film and progress made toward marriage equality in Rhode Island, immediately following at 8:30p.m.

Members of the panel will include: filmmakers Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer; Kathy Kushnir, executive director of Marriage Equality Rhode Island; State Representative Frank Ferri (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) and State Senator Rhoda Perry (D-Dist.3, Providence), sponsors of marriage equality legislation; and Rev. José Ballester, consulting minister at Bell Street Chapel.

The $10 admission includes the screening and the discussion.

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$15 = 250 more people for marriage equality at WaterFire

posted by Tiffany Rauch-Dickson

on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8:42 am

Your help is needed this week with the largest community education and support gathering event we have ever undertaken: capturing support for marriage equality at this weekend’s WaterFire in Providence.

We will be talking directly to the public about the need for marriage equality in Rhode Island, answering questions and collecting postcards to deliver to state legislators. Over 35,000 people are expected to attend this weekend’s WaterFire, which is why Saturday night has the potential to be the biggest outreach and postcarding push in MERI’s history.

To do this, we need your help. A donation of $15 directly translates into paper and printing costs for approximately 250 sets of postcards: with each $15 raised, that’s 250 new people telling their Representative and Senator they support marriage equality. Even if you can’t afford $15 this week, please consider donating $10 or even $5. Every little bit helps. Can you imagine the impact of thousands of postcards in support of marriage equality delivered to the Rhode Island State House all at once? We need your help to make it happen.

MAKE A $15 DONATION TODAY

Postcard Collection Volunteers Needed: 
If you have availability on Saturday and would like to help, even for just an hour, please give us a call (401-941-2727) or email and find out how you can volunteer at our WaterFire event.

Thank you for your support!

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Next “Sideways At the Sidebar” August 21st

posted by Tiffany Rauch-Dickson

on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:19 pm

The women’s event, Sideways at the Sidebar, will occur on Friday, August 21, at the Sidebar Grille, 127 Dorrance Street in Providence.  Supported generously by the Sidebar Grille, Marriage Equality Rhode Island (MERI) hosts this event which is designed to bring lesbians of all ages together.

Enjoy free appetizers, cash bar, music and social networking from 7:30p – 10p.  Admission $5person.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.  A full dinner menu is available.

Proceeds benefit Marriage Equality Rhode Island, an organization that demands recognition for same-sex couples in Rhode Island who deserve the legal protections and safeguards gained through civil marriage.

More information, call (401) 941-2727, or email Kathy.

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Open Organizing Meeting - Tues. 7/14

posted by Tiffany Rauch-Dickson

on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 8:01 am

Join MERI, supportive marriage equality organizations and community members in an open organizing.  Meeting will be held Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm at the MERI offices, located at 17 Gordon Ave in Providence. Please email or call (401.941.2727) and let us know if you or your organization will be joining us.

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URGENT: CALLS to Fox today

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:49 am

The session is not over.
We need CALLS to Rep. Gordon Fox, the primary sponsor of the divorce bill, H5926, at 222-2447.
PASS THE DIVORCE BILL TODAY.

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An Evening with GLAD in Rhode Island

posted by Tiffany Rauch-Dickson

on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11:03 pm

Join GLAD on the patio at the Hilton Providence Hotel. Spend the evening hearing about the rapid progress being made throughout New England and the country, while also sipping cocktails and networking with other loyal GLAD supporters. 
With remarks by Gary Buseck, GLAD Legal Director.
Cash bar - Hors d’oeuvres

Purchase Tickets at GLAD Events or call 617-426-1350

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Don’t miss GLAD’s auction featuring a chance to win great weekend get-aways!

Montreal Package:

A two-night stay at Le St-Christophe Guesthouse with two tickets to the Insectarium & Montreal Botanical Garden

DC Package:Washington DC

A two-night stay in a Loft Suite at Hotel Monaco Alexandria- Kimpton Hotel and a $100 restaurant gift certificate.

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Organizing meeting - Tomorrow at 7pm

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:49 am

There will be an organizing meeting with local groups who support marriage equality tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23 at 7pm.  Meeting will be held at the MERI office, located at 17 Gordon Ave. #205 in Providence.  Bring your friends or organization and join the campaign for equal marriage in Rhode Island.

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Next “Sideways At the Sidebar” July 17th

posted by Tiffany Rauch-Dickson

on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 12:08 am

The women’s event, Sideways at the Sidebar, will occur on Friday, July 17, at the Sidebar Grille, 127 Dorrance Street in Providence.  Supported generously by the Sidebar Grille, Marriage Equality Rhode Island (MERI) hosts this event which is designed to bring lesbians of all ages together.

Enjoy free appetizers, cash bar, music and social networking from 7:30p – 10p.  Admission $5person.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.  A full dinner menu is available.

Proceeds benefit Marriage Equality Rhode Island, an organization that demands recognition for same-sex couples in Rhode Island who deserve the legal protections and safeguards gained through civil marriage.

More information, call (401) 941-2727, or email Kathy.

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